BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Cover Selecting Gear Lever Centre Console 9123872

BMW 5 Series E60 E61 LCI Cover Selecting Gear Lever Centre Console is an original interior component from the Dashboards group, designed for facelift models. It provides a functional and aesthetic finish to the centre tunnel area, ensuring a cohesive cockpit look and proper guidance for the gear selector components.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-9123872
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9123872
• Substitutable numbers: 9123872, 51169123872, EM
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function of the component

The presented cover is a factory-fitted centre console component for the facelifted 5 Series E60/E61, responsible for aesthetically housing the gear selector mechanism. The element organizes the space around the lever, masks the mountings, and maintains the stylistic lines of the dashboard, allowing the interior to retain the orderly layout characteristic of BMW.

As an original part, the cover is designed for specific mountings and the geometry of the centre tunnel, which translates into precise fitment with the dashboard and other console panels. Properly selected shapes facilitate installation and minimize the risk of unwanted play or rattles during operation.

Construction and fitment for BMW 5 Series E60/E61 LCI

The gear selector cover is an integral part of the centre tunnel assembly, working in conjunction with the dashboard panel, the frame around the lever, and adjacent trim elements. The design is intended for installation in facelift (LCI) versions, ensuring compatibility with the refreshed interior styling and console layout of these variants.

Its original BMW origin means that factory dimensional tolerances, proper edge alignment, and compatibility with stock clips and fasteners are maintained. As a result, the element creates a uniform surface with the rest of the dashboard components after installation, without the need for modifications or adjustments.

Condition, application, and benefits of installation

The item comes from dismantling and is offered as a used original part, which allows for economical repair or restoration of the factory interior look without resorting to aftermarket replacements with uncertain fitment. It is a practical solution when replacing a damaged, cracked, or worn cover in the gear selector area.

Replacing this component is particularly recommended when:

• cracks, chips, or deformations from a collision are visible on the surface,
• the mounting clips have lost their stability and the element does not hold onto the tunnel correctly,
• the vehicle interior is being prepared for resale and a cohesive cockpit aesthetic is required.

A properly selected cover restores the cohesive look of the centre console, improves the perceived quality of the interior, and reduces the risk of debris entering the area around the selector mechanism.

Integration with the BMW Dashboards group

The gear selector cover is part of a larger cockpit assembly system, including the dashboard, side panels, centre tunnel elements, and grilles. Replacing this component often goes hand-in-hand with work on other interior sections, especially after accident repairs or during comprehensive cabin restoration.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit and centre tunnel area in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as console panels, grilles, or instrument cluster surrounds, check the available parts in the BMW Dashboards category.

Selection support and tuning inspiration

Selecting the right interior elements from dismantling allows you not only to restore the factory condition but also to modify the character of the cabin in a controlled manner, e.g., by combining different trim variants within the same model generation. For projects focused on personalization, it is worth familiarizing yourself with practical examples of using used parts in the automotive industry.

For those interested in a wider use of components from dismantling in modernization projects, an article describing economical visual and mechanical tuning may be useful – more information can be found in the material on tuning using components from dismantling.